Animal charity fears dogs discovered wandering in North Lanarkshire field were abandoned

TWO heavily-matted dogs were found on a farm near Salsburgh.

AN animal welfare charity is appealing for information after they were alerted to the plight of the West Highland terriers.

The dogs - one male and one female - were discovered near Jersey farm on Tuesday.

They are now in the care of the Scottish SPCA’s Lanarkshire Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Hamilton

Scottish SPCA inspector Sam McDonald said: “Both of the dogs were found extremely matted, which would have been very uncomfortable for them.

“We’re not sure how they came to be in the field, or how long they’ve been there. It’s possible they’ve been missing from home for some time, but we also have to consider that they might have been abandoned in this state.

“Unfortunately, neither of the dogs was wearing a collar and are not microchipped, so we’re appealing to anyone who recognises them to get in contact with us on 03000 999 999.”

The charity added that anyone found guilty of causing an animal unnecessary suffering can expect to be banned from keeping animals for a fixed period or life.